On Tuesday night, our Council Meeting did not air live on YouTube as it’s supposed to do. We’re looking into the reason why that happened to prevent any future issues. In the meantime, we uploaded the video from the meeting to our YouTube Channel, and it is now available for Read more
The trees on Main Street are getting an upgrade. The current trees are the wrong species for that setting. They naturally grow bigger than fits the location; they block businesses; and their red leaves “disappear” into the primarily brick buildings downtown. We will be replacing these trees with ginkgos, shown Read more
You’re going to see some construction work on City Hall next week as we get solar panels installed. Yes, our historic building is entering the modern age! The solar system will offset some of Sumner City Hall’s electrical consumption through on-site production and a Net Metering agreement with the utility Read more
The State of Washington Legislative Session is beginning. Sumner’s Legislative Agenda highlights ours city’s needs including proposed bills that are supportive and those that are concerning with regard for the City’s ability to provide services including utilities and public safety.
Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get cumbersome to rely on referrals or funding campaigns when officers know that someone just needs gas in their car or Read more
The leaves are falling, bushes and shrubs grew over the hot summer, and there are some yard care tips specifically to keep in mind during this time of year: Do not blow leaves into the street. It clogs the street sweeper; it causes storm drains to flood roads; and it’s Read more
A few reliable websites offer free cybersecurity training and resources aimed at the general community and families: These websites provide accessible and family-friendly cybersecurity training and resources that are designed to promote safe online habits and increase community awareness.
In police work, sometimes you see people at their worst and sometimes at their best. Recently a 5th Grader at a Sumner elementary school was saddened to learn that her bicycle had been stolen from in front of the school. Anyone whose bike is stolen will be understandably upset, but Read more
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts through this summer’s budget priority survey. GreatBlue Research listened to responses from over 700 participants and reported the following to Council. Priorities for Future Budget Allocation Traffic emerged as the top concern, with eight out of ten respondents Read more
Tired of finding unexpected “land mines” throughout Sumner and even in your own yard? The City of Sumner reminding all dog owners of their Call of Dooty. Here’s a few responses to common excuses for not doo-ing it. “No one will know, right?” In this day of cell phones and Read more